Chevrolet 2009 Traverse - Manual

Seats andRestraint System Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Front Seats Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3Seat Height Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4Manual Lumb...

Head Restraints The vehicle’s front seats haveadjustable head restraints in alloutboard seating positions. { CAUTION With head restraints that are notinstalled and adjusted properly,there is a greater chance thatoccupants will suffer a neck/spinalinjury in a crash. Do not drive untilthe head restrai...

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION You can lose control of thevehicle if you try to adjust amanual driver’s seat while thevehicle is moving. The suddenmovement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push apedal when you do not want to.Adjust the driver’s seat only whenthe vehicle is not moving. A...

Power Seats A. Power Seat Adjustment Control B. Reclining Seatbacks on page 1-8. C. Power Lumbar on page 1-5. If the vehicle has power seats, thecontrols are located on theoutboard side of the seats. Move the seat forward or rearwardby sliding the power seatadjustment control (A) forward orrearward....

Power Lumbar If the seats have power lumbar, thecontrols used to operate thisfeature are located on the outboardside of the seats. See “PowerLumbar” under Power Seats onpage 1-4 for more information. To increase or decrease lumbarsupport, press and hold the frontor rear of the control (C). Release t...

z (Heated Seat and Seatback): To heat the entire seat, press thebutton with the heated seat andseatback symbol. This symbol will appear on theclimate control display to indicatethat the feature is on. Press thebutton to cycle through thetemperature settings of high,medium, and low and to turn thehea...

See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL”under DIC Vehicle Customization(With DIC Buttons) on page 3-65 formore information. To stop recall movement of thememory feature at any time, pressone of the power seat controls,memory buttons, or power mirrorbuttons. If something has blocked the driverseat while recalling a ...

Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION You can lose control of thevehicle if you try to adjust amanual driver’s seat while thevehicle is moving. The suddenmovement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push apedal when you do not want to.Adjust the driver’s seat only whenthe ve...

{ CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position whenthe vehicle is in motion can bedangerous. Even when buckledup, the safety belts cannot dotheir job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do itsjob because it will not be againstyour body. Instead, it will be infront of you. In a crash, you cou...

Third Row Seats { CAUTION Using the third row seatingposition while the second row isfolded, or pushed forward in theentry position, could cause injuryin a sudden stop or crash. Besure to return the seat to thepassenger seating position. Pushand pull on the seat to make sureit is locked into place. ...

Remove the bolts from the holesin the floor before installing theseats. 2. Place the seat on the vehicle floor so that the front seathooks are on the vehicle bars. 3. Reinstall the bolts, and torque to 55 Y (41 lb ft). Pull up on the seat to make sure it is lockedin place. 4. Raise the seatback to i...

A few crashes are mild, and somecrashes can be so serious that evenbuckled up, a person would notsurvive. But most crashes arein between. In many of them, peoplewho buckle up can survive andsometimes walk away. Withoutsafety belts they could have beenbadly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of...

Occupants who are not buckled upcan be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash. And they can strikeothers in the vehicle who arewearing safety belts. First, before you or yourpassenger(s) wear a safety belt,there is important informationyou should know. Sit up straight and always keep yourfeet on the fl...

See “Shoulder Belt HeightAdjustment” later in this sectionfor instructions on use andimportant safety information. 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull thestitching on the safety beltthrough the latch plate to fullytighten the lap belt on smalleroc...

You can move the height adjusterup by pushing up on the shoulderbelt guide. After the adjuster is set to thedesired position, try to move it downwithout pushing the button tomake sure it has locked intoposition. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety beltpretensioners for the front outboa...

To access the comfort guide,you will first need to move theheadrest forward by pulling onthe handle behind the seatback.The comfort guide will now beaccessible. Pull the comfort guide out of itsstorage location and thenreturn the headrest to its uprightposition. The elastic cord on the comfortguide ...

The best way to protect the fetus isto protect the mother. When asafety belt is worn properly,it is more likely that the fetus will notbe hurt in a crash. For pregnantwomen, as for anyone, the key tomaking safety belts effective iswearing them properly. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety b...

Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (A) providesrestraint with the seating surfaceagainst the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infantin place and, in a crash, acts tokeep the infant positioned inthe restraint. A forward-facing child seat (B)provides restraint for the ch...

Your child restraint may havea single tether (A) or a dualtether (C). Either will have a singleattachment (B) to secure the toptether to the anchor. Some child restraints with toptethers are designed for use with orwithout the top tether beingattached. Others require the toptether always to be attac...

i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. To assist you in locating the loweranchors, each second rowanchor position has a label, nearthe crease between the seatbackand the seat cushion. To assist you in locating the toptether anchors, the top tether anchorsymbol is located o...

Airbag System The vehicle has the followingairbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right frontpassenger. • A seat-mounted side impactairbag for the driver. • A seat-mounted side impactairbag for the right frontpassenger. • A roof-rail airbag for the driver,passenger se...

Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in themiddle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontalairbag is in the instrument panel onthe passenger side. The seat-mounted side impactairbags for the driver and right frontpassenger are in the side of theseatbacks closest to the ...

Features andControls Keys Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . .2-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Doors a...

Storage Areas Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-52Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-52Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . .2-52Center Console Storage . . . . . . .2-52Second Row Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate thevehicle. The parking lamps flash andthe horn sounds three times. Press and hold L for more than two seconds to activate thepanic alarm. The parking lampsflash and the horn soundsrepeatedly for 30 seconds. Thealarm turns off when the ign...

Remote Vehicle Start This vehicle may have a remotestarting feature that starts the enginefrom outside of the vehicle. If the vehicle has an automaticclimate control system, the climatecontrol system defaults to aheating or cooling mode dependingon the outside temperatures.If the vehicle does not ha...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION Unlocked doors can bedangerous. • Passengers, especiallychildren, can easily open thedoors and fall out of a movingvehicle. When a door islocked, the handle will notopen it. The chance of beingthrown out of the vehicle in acrash is increased if thedoors are not l...

This feature will not operate if thekey is in the ignition. This feature can be programmed byusing the Driver Information Center(DIC). See “DELAY DOOR LOCK”under DIC Vehicle Customization(With DIC Buttons) on page 3-65. Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks Vehicles with an automaticlock/unlock feature e...

Liftgate { CAUTION Exhaust gases can enter thevehicle if it is driven with theliftgate, trunk/hatch open, or withany objects that pass through theseal between the body and thetrunk/hatch or liftgate. Engineexhaust contains CarbonMonoxide (CO) which cannot beseen or smelled. It can causeunconsciousne...

Power Liftgate Power Liftgate Operation { CAUTION Exhaust gases can enter thevehicle if it is driven with theliftgate, trunk/hatch open, or withany objects that pass through theseal between the body and thetrunk/hatch or liftgate. Engineexhaust contains CarbonMonoxide (CO) which cannot beseen or sme...

Windows { CAUTION Leaving children, helpless adults,or pets in a vehicle with thewindows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by theextreme heat and sufferpermanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke. Never leave achild, a helpless adult, or a petalone in a vehicle, especially withthe window...

The power window controls arelocated on each of the side doors. The driver door also has switchesthat control the passengerand rear windows. The powerwindows work with the ignition inACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN orwhen Retained Accessory Power(RAP) is active. See RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) onpage 2-22. ...

Anti-Pinch Feature The anti-pinch feature is on windowswith the express-up feature. If anobject is in the way of the window asit is express-closing, or in certainweather conditions like severeicing, the window will stop andopen to a factory preset position.The window functions normally oncethe obstr...

When the door is closed, thesecurity light stops flashing andstays on solid for approximately30 seconds. The contenttheft deterrent alarm is not armeduntil the security light goes off. If the delayed locking feature isactive, the alarm is not activateduntil all doors are closed and thesecurity light...

Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four differentpositions. In order to shift out of P (Park),the ignition must be in ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY and thebrake pedal must be applied. Notice: Using a tool to force thekey to turn in the ignition couldcause damage to the switch orbreak the key. Use t...

Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) These vehicle accessories can beused for up to 10 minutes afterthe ignition key is turned off: • Audio System • Power Windows • Sunroof (if equipped) Power to the windows and sunroofwill work up to 10 minutes oruntil a door is opened. The radio continues to work for10 m...

Notice: Cranking the engine forlong periods of time, by returningthe key to the START positionimmediately after cranking hasended, can overheat and damagethe cranking motor, and drain thebattery. Wait at least 15 secondsbetween each try, to let thecranking motor cool down. 2. If the engine does not ...

When Tow/Haul is activated theTow/Haul symbol will come on theinstrument panel cluster. See“Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing aTrailer on page 4-25 for moreinformation. Automatic Engine GradeBraking Automatic Engine Grade Brakingassists when driving on a downhillgrade. It maintains vehicle speed byautomat...

Shifting Into Park { CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the shift lever is notfully in P (Park) with the parkingbrake firmly set. The vehicle canroll. If you have left the enginerunning, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure the vehicle willnot ...

If torque lock does occur, yourvehicle may need to be pusheduphill by another vehicle to relievethe parking pawl pressure, soyou can shift out of P (Park). Shifting Out of Park The vehicle is equipped withan electronic shift lock releasesystem. The shift lock release isdesigned to: • Prevent ignitio...

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION Engine exhaust contains CarbonMonoxide (CO) which cannot beseen or smelled. Exposure to COcan cause unconsciousness andeven death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: • The vehicle idles in areaswith poor ventilation (parkinggarages, tunnels, deep snowthat may block underbodya...

{ CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the automatictransmission shift lever is not fullyin P (Park) with the parking brakefirmly set. The vehicle can roll.Do not leave the vehicle when theengine is running unless you haveto. If you have left the enginerunning, the vehicle can mov...

Automatic Dimming MirrorOperation Automatic dimming reduces theglare from the headlamps ofthe vehicle behind you. The dimmingfeature comes on and the indicatorlight illuminates each time theignition is turned to start. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directlyon the mirror. Use a soft ...

Outside Power FoldawayMirrors Vehicles with outside powerfoldaway mirrors, have the controlslocated on the driver door armrest. Mirror Adjustment 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. Resetting the Power FoldawayMirr...

Blind Spot Mirrors The blind spot mirror is a smallconvex mirror built into the upper andouter corner of both outside mirrors.It is designed to increase drivervisibility and show objects that maybe in the vehicle’s blind zone. Driving with the Blind SpotMirror The illustration represents how avehicl...

Using the Outside Mirror withthe Blind Spot Mirror 1. Set the main mirror so that the side of your vehicle can just beseen and your blind spotmirror has an unobstructed view. 2. When checking for traffic or before changing a lane, look atthe main driver/passenger sidemirror to observe traffic in the...

How the System Works URPA comes on automaticallywhen the shift lever is moved intoR (Reverse). The rear display brieflyilluminates to indicate the systemis working. URPA operates only at speeds lessthan 5 mph (8 km/h). If the vehicleis above this speed, the red light onthe rear display flashes. To b...

Symbols The navigation system may have afeature that lets the driver viewsymbols on the navigation screenwhile using the rear vision camera.The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist(URPA) system must not be disabledto use the caution symbols. If URPAhas been disabled and the symbolshave been turned on, the Re...

• The back of the vehicle is in anaccident, the position andmounting angle of the camera canchange or the camera can beaffected. Be sure to have thecamera and its position andmounting angle checked at yourdealer/retailer. • There are extreme temperaturechanges. The rear vision camera systemdisplay i...

How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can record andtransmit vehicle information. Thisinformation is automatically sent toan OnStar Call Center when theOnStar button is pressed, theemergency button is pressed, or ifthe airbags or AACN system deploy.This information usually includesthe vehicle’s...

accepted by the Universal HomeRemote. The Universal HomeRemote indicator light will flashslowly at first and then rapidly.Proceed with Step 4 under“Programming Universal HomeRemote” to complete. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriateUniversal Home Remote button for atleast half o...

Storage Areas Glove Box Lift the glove box handle up to openit. Use the key to lock and unlockthe glove box. Cupholders There are two cupholders, withremovable liners, located in front ofthe center console. There maybe cupholders located in thesecond row seat armrest.To access, pull the armrest down...

Sunroof The vehicle may have a sunroofover the front seats and a rearsunroof over the second row seats.The rear sunroof does not open.The switches to operate thefront sunroof and rear sunshadeare located on the headlinerabove the rearview mirror.The ignition must be in ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY to oper...

Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel Overview . . . . .3-4Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . .3-5Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-...

The main components of theinstrument panel are listed here: A. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6. WindshieldWipers on page 3-7. B. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-31. C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-125. D. Instrument Panel Storage on page 2-52. E. Audio System(s) on page 3-7...

Turn Signal On Chime If either one of the turn signals areleft on and the vehicle has beendriven more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km),a chime will sound. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 2 3 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer: Push the turn signal/multifunction lever away from youto turn the high beams on. Pull th...

Windshield Washer J (Washer Fluid): Press the button located at the end of theturn signal/multifunction lever, tospray washer fluid on the windshield.The wipers clear the windshield andeither stop or return to the presetspeed. The ignition key must be inACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN forthis to work. See W...

Rear WindowWiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear washbutton is located on the instrumentpanel below the climate controlsystem. Z (Rear Wiper): Press to turn the rear wiper on and off. The wiperspeed cannot be changed. Y (Wash): Press to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The windowwiper will also...

Setting Cruise ControlCruise control will not work if theparking brake is set, or if the mastercylinder brake fluid level is low. The cruise control light on theinstrument panel cluster comes onafter the cruise control has beenset to the desired speed. { CAUTION If you leave your cruise controlon wh...

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will workon hills depends upon the vehiclespeed, load, and the steepness ofthe hills. When going up steep hills,you might have to step on theaccelerator pedal to maintain thevehicle speed. When going downhill,you might have to brake or shift ...

2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together withthe following lamps listed below.A warning chime sounds if the driverdoor is opened when the ignitionswitch is off and the headlampsare on. • Parking Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights # (Fog Lamps) (If Equipped): Turn...

When the DRL are on, the regularheadlamps, taillamps, sidemarker,and other lamps are not on.The instrument panel and clusterare also not on. The headlamps automaticallychange from DRL to the regularheadlamps depending on thedarkness of the surroundings.The other lamps that come on withthe headlamps ...

Delayed Entry Lighting Delayed entry lighting illuminatesthe interior for a period of time afterall the doors have been closed. The ignition must be off for delayedentry lighting to work. Immediatelyafter all the doors have been closed,the delayed entry lighting featurecontinues to work until one of...

Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with thissystem. A. Fan Control B. Temperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Conditioning E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) F. Recirculation G. Rear Window Defogger 9 (Off): Turn...

The air conditioning systemremoves moisture from the air,so a small amount of water mightdrip under the vehicle while idlingor after turning off the engine.This is normal. @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off.An indicator light comes on whenrecirculation is on. When the ...

Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with thissystem. A. Fan Control B. AUTO C. Defrost D. Recirculation E. REAR (Rear Climate Control) F. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Driver Side Temperature Control H. Display I. Power (On/Off)...

Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): The systemautomatically controls the insidetemperature, the air delivery,and the fan speed. To use automatic mode: 1. Press the AUTO button. When AUTO is selected, thecurrent temperature(s) selectedand AUTO is shown on thedisplay. The current air deliverymode an...

PASS (Passenger): Press toset the passenger temperature tomatch the driver temperature setting.The PASS indicator will turn off.When the passenger temperaturesetting is different than the driversetting, the PASS indicatorcomes on. Manual Operation The air delivery mode or fan speedcan be manually ad...

- (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air isdirected to the windshield, flooroutlets, and side window vents.When this mode is selected, thesystem turns off recirculation andruns the air conditioning compressorunless the outside temperature isless than 40°F (4°C). Do not driveth...

The interior temperature sensorlocated on the instrument panel tothe right of the steering column,measures the temperature of theair inside the vehicle. There is also an exteriortemperature sensor locatedbehind the front grille. This sensorreads the outside air temperatureand helps maintain the temp...

Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System A. Fan Control B. Temperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control For vehicles with the rear climatecontrol system, the controls arelocated on the rear of the centerconsole. The system can also becontrolled with the front controls. Press the REAR button on t...

Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System andElectronic Climate Controls A. Fan Control B. Air Delivery Mode Control C. Temperature Control For vehicles with the rear climatecontrol system, the controls arelocated on the rear of the centerconsole. Press the REAR button on the frontclimate control sys...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going,about how much fuel is being used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States Uplevel version shown, Canada similar Instrumen...

Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is anelectrical problem. The systemcheck includes the airbag sensor,the pretensioners, the airbagmodules, the wiring and the crashsensing and diagnostic module.For more information on the airbagsystem, see Airbag System onpage 1-46. This light will co...

Then, after several more seconds,the status indicator will light eitherON or OFF, or either the on or offsymbol to let you know the status ofthe right front passenger frontalairbag. If the word ON or the on symbol islit on the passenger airbag statusindicator, it means that the right frontpassenger ...

When this light comes on, theDriver Information Center (DIC) alsodisplays the SERVICE BATTERYCHARGING SYSTEM message. See DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-56 for more information. If a short distance must be drivenwith the light on, be sure to turn offall accessories, such as the radioand air cond...

Tire Pressure Light If the vehicle has a tire pressuremonitoring system, the tire pressurelight provides information about tirepressures and the Tire PressureMonitoring System. The light shouldcome on briefly as the engine isstarted. If it does not, have thevehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. ...

Emissions Inspection andMaintenance Programs Some state/provincial and localgovernments have or might beginprograms to inspect the emissioncontrol equipment on the vehicle.Failure to pass this inspectioncould prevent getting a vehicleregistration. Here are some things to know tohelp the vehicle pass...

DIC Operation andDisplays (With DICButtons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons,the information below explains theoperation of this system. The DIC has different displayswhich can be accessed by pressingthe DIC buttons located on theinstrument panel. See InstrumentPanel Overview on page 3-4for more info...

COMPASS ZONE SETTING This display will be availableif the vehicle has a compass.See DIC Compass on page 3-54for more information. COMPASS RECALIBRATION This display will be availableif the vehicle has a compass.See DIC Compass on page 3-54for more information. Blank Display This display shows no inf...

The trip odometer has a featurecalled the retro-active reset.This can be used to set the tripodometer to the number of miles(kilometers) driven since the ignitionwas last turned on. This can beused if the trip odometer is notreset at the beginning of the trip. To use the retro-active reset feature,p...

To use the retro-active reset feature,press and hold the trip odometerreset stem for at least four seconds.The trip odometer will displaythe number of miles (mi) orkilometers (km) driven since theignition was last turned on andthe vehicle was moving. Once thevehicle begins moving, the tripodometer w...

PARK ASSIST To access this display, the vehiclemust be in P (Park). If your vehiclehas the Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) system, press the tripodometer reset stem until PARKASSIST displays. This display allowsthe system to be turned on or off.Once in this display, press and holdthe trip odome...

DISPLAY LANGUAGE To access this display, the vehiclemust be in P (Park). This displayallows you to select the languagein which the DIC messages willappear. To select a language: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until DISPLAY LANGUAGEdisplays. 2. Continue to press and hold the trip odometer rese...

DIC Warnings andMessages Messages are displayed on the DICto notify the driver that the status ofthe vehicle has changed and thatsome action may be needed bythe driver to correct the condition.Multiple messages may appearone after another. Some messages may not requireimmediate action, but you canpr...

DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and achime sounds if the driver dooris not fully closed and the vehicleis shifted out of P (Park). Stop andturn off the vehicle, check the doorfor obstructions, and close the dooragain. Check to see if the messagestill appears on the DIC. ENGINE HOT A/C(Air Con...

SERVICE TIRE MONITORSYSTEM On vehicles with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), thismessage displays if a part on theTPMS is not working properly.The tire pressure light also flashesand then remains on during thesame ignition cycle. See TirePressure Light on page 3-39.Several conditions may caus...

TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chimesounds if a turn signal is left onfor 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). Move theturn signal/multifunction lever tothe off position. WASHER FLUID LOW ADDFLUID This message displays when thewindshield washer fluid is low. Fill thewindshield washer fluid reservoira...

Feature Settings Menu Items The following are customizationfeatures that allow you to programsettings to the vehicle: DISPLAY IN ENGLISH This feature will only display if alanguage other than English hasbeen set. This feature allows you tochange the language in which theDIC messages appear to Englis...

Setting the Clock To adjust the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN,then press O , to turn the radio on. 2. Press G to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute,month, day, and year). 3. Press the pushbutton located under any one of the labels tobe changed. 4. To inc...

The vehicle may have one of theseradios as its audio system. Radios with CD and DVD Radios with CD and DVD have aBose ® Surround Sound System. Some of its features are explainedlater in this section under, “Adjustingthe Speakers (Balance/Fade)”. If the vehicle has a Rear SeatEntertainment (RSE) syst...

Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn toincrease or decrease the volume. For vehicles with a RearEntertainment System (RSE),press and hold for more thantwo seconds to turn off the entireradio and RSE system and to startthe parental control feature. Parentalcon...

Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch betweenAM, FM, or XM. The selectiondisplays. f (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press to go to the previous or to the next stationand stay there. To scan stations, press andhold © or ¨ until a beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays fo...

Radio Messages Calibration Error: The audiosystem has been calibrated for thevehicle from the factory. If CalibrationError displays, it means that the radiohas not been configured properly forthe vehicle and it must be returned toyour dealer/retailer for service. Locked: This message displayswhen th...

See “Using the Auxiliary InputJack(s)” later in this section, or“Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under,Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)System on page 3-114 for moreinformation. In some vehicles, depending onaudio options, the rear speakers canbe muted when the RSA power isturned on. See Rear Seat Audio(RSA) o...

Using the DVD Player The DVD player can be controlledby the buttons on the remote control,the RSA system, or by the buttonson the radio faceplate. See “RemoteControl”, under Rear SeatEntertainment (RSE) System onpage 3-114 and Rear Seat Audio(RSA) on page 3-123 for moreinformation. The DVD player is...

Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a DVD withoutturning off the system, do one ofthe following: • Press c on the remote control. • Press the pushbutton locatedunder the stop or the play/pauseicons displayed on the radio. • If the radio head is sourced tosomething other than DVD-V,press t...

Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliaryinput jack located on the lowerright side of the faceplate. This isnot an audio output; do not plug aheadphone set into the front auxiliaryinput jack. Connect an auxiliary inputdevice such as an iPod, laptopcomputer, MP3 player, CD play...

If a disc is inserted into top DVDslot, the rear seat operator canturn on the video screen and usethe remote control to only navigatethe CD tracks through the remotecontrol. See “Using the Auxiliary InputJack(s)” later in this section, or“Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under,Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)S...

• The CD player is able toread and play a maximum of50 folders, 15 playlists, and acombined total of 512 foldersand files. • Create a folder structure thatmakes it easy to find songswhile driving. Organize songsby albums using one folder foreach album. Each folder or albumshould contain 18 songs or ...

XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels, or any others, canbe blocked at a customer’s request,by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). XM Updating: The encryptioncode in the receiver is beingupdated, and no action is required.This process should take no longerthan 30 seconds. No XM...

Unknown: If this message isreceived when tuned to channel 0,there could be a receiver fault.Consult with your dealer/retailer. Check XM Receivr: If thismessage does not clear within ashort period of time, the receivercould have a fault. Consult withyour dealer/retailer. XM Not Available: If this mes...

Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on thesteering wheel to operate thein-vehicle Bluetooth system.See Audio Steering Wheel Controlson page 3-125 for more information. b g (Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, to confirmsystem information, and to startspeech recognition. c x (Phone ...

Storing Name Tags The system can store up to thirtyphone numbers as name tagsthat are shared between theBluetooth and OnStar systems. The system uses the followingcommands to store and retrievephone numbers: • Store • Digit Store • Directory Using the Store Command The store command allows a phonenu...

Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allowsa phone number to be storedby entering the digits individually. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The systemresponds with “Ready” followedby a tone. 2. Say “Digit Store”. The system responds with “Please say thefirst digit to store” fo...

Using the Delete Command The delete command allows specificname tags to be deleted. To use the delete command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The systemresponds with “Ready” followedby a tone. 2. Say “Delete”. The system responds with “Delete, pleasesay the name tag” followed bya tone. 3. Sa...

3. Say the entire number without pausing. • If the system recognizes thenumber, it responds with“OK, Dialing” and dialsthe number. • If the system does notrecognize the number, itconfirms the numbers followedby a tone. If the number iscorrect, say “Yes”. The systemresponds with “OK, Dialing”and dial...

Using the Call Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The systemresponds with “Ready” followedby a tone. 2. Say “Call”. The system responds with “Call using <phone name>.Please say the name tag”followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. • If the system clearlyrecogn...

Three-Way Calling Three-Way Calling must besupported on the Bluetoothphone and enabled by thewireless service carrier to work. 1. While on a call press b g . The system responds with“Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Three-way call”. The system responds with “Three-way call,please say dial or call”...

Voice Pass-Thru Voice Pass-Thru allows access tothe voice recognition commands onthe cell phone. See the cell phonemanufacturers user guide to see ifthe cell phone supports this feature.This feature can be used to verballyaccess contacts stored in the cellphone. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds...

Remote Control To use the remote control, aim itat the transmitter window at the rearof the overhead console and pressthe desired button. Direct sunlightor very bright light could affect theability of the RSE transmitter toreceive signals from the remotecontrol. If the remote control doesnot seem to...

Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphoneaudio cuts out or buzzes. Check for obstructions, lowbatteries, reception range,and interference from cellulartelephone towers or by using acellular telephone in the vehicle.Check that the headphones areon correctly using the L (left) andR (...

When a disc is playing in the CD orDVD changer, press PROG to selectthe next disc, if multiple discs areloaded. This function is inactive,with some radios, if the front seatpassengers are listening to the disc. When a DVD video menu is beingdisplayed, press PROG to performthe ENTER menu function. Th...

SRCE (Source): Press to switchbetween the radio (AM, FM, XM),CD, and for vehicles with, DVD,front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. For vehicles with the navigationsystem, press and hold this buttonfor longer than one second to initiatevoice recognition. See “VoiceRecognition” in the NavigationSystem m...

Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may causeinterference with the vehicle’s radio.This interference may occur whenmaking or receiving phone calls,charging the phone’s battery, orsimply having the phone on. Thisinterference causes an increasedlevel of static while listening to theradio. If sta...

Driving YourVehicle Your Driving, the Road, andthe Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2Control of a Vehicle . . . . . ....

• Keep vehicle tires properlyinflated. • Combine several trips into asingle trip. • Replace the vehicle’s tires withthe same TPC Spec numbermolded into the tire’s sidewallnear the size. • Follow recommended scheduledmaintenance. Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “alwaysexpect the unexpected....

Police records show thatalmost 40 percent of all motorvehicle-related deaths involvealcohol. In most cases, these deathsare the result of someone whowas drinking and driving. In recentyears, more than 17,000 annualmotor vehicle-related deaths havebeen associated with the use ofalcohol, with about 25...

As the brakes are applied, thecomputer keeps receiving updateson wheel speed and controls brakingpressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not changethe time needed to get a foot up tothe brake pedal or always decreasestopping distance. If you get tooclose to the vehicle in front of you,there will no...

It may also be necessary to turn offthe system when driving in extremeoff-road conditions where high wheelspin is required. See If Your Vehicleis Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snowon page 4-16. Traction Control Operation The traction control system is partof the StabiliTrak system. Tractioncontrol lim...

When using a compact spare tireon the AWD equipped vehicle, theAWD system automatically detectsthe presence of the compact spareand the AWD is disabled. To restorethe AWD operation and preventexcessive wear on the AWD system,replace the compact spare with afull-size tire as soon as possible. SeeComp...

An emergency like this requiresclose attention and a quick decision.If holding the steering wheel at therecommended 9 and 3 o’clockpositions, it can be turned a full180 degrees very quickly withoutremoving either hand. But you haveto act fast, steer quickly, and just asquickly straighten the wheel o...

Loss of Control Let us review what driving expertssay about what happens when thethree control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do nothave enough friction where the tiresmeet the road to do what the driverhas asked. In any emergency, do not give up.Keep trying to steer and constantlysee...

Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attentionto your surroundings while driving.If you become tired or sleepy, finda safe place to park your vehicleand rest. Other driving tips include: • Keep the vehicle well ventilated. • Keep interior temperature cool. • Keep your eyes moving — scanthe road ...

Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow orice between the tires and the road,creating less traction or grip. Wet icecan occur at about 32°F (0°C) whenfreezing rain begins to fall, resultingin even less traction. Avoid driving onwet ice or in freezing rain until roads...

If Your Vehicle is Stuck inSand, Mud, Ice, or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin thewheels to free the vehicle whenstuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get ItOut on page 4-16. If the vehicle has a traction system, itcan often help to free a stuck vehicle.Refer to the vehicle’s t...

{ CAUTION Do not load the vehicle anyheavier than the Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR), oreither the maximum front orrear Gross Axle Weight Rating(GAWR). If you do, parts onthe vehicle can break, and itcan change the way yourvehicle handles. These couldcause you to lose control andcrash. Also, over...

Steps for Determining CorrectLoad Limit 1. Locate the statement “Thecombined weight of occupantsand cargo should neverexceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combinedweight of the driver andpassengers that will be ridingin your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weightof ...

Certification/Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is attached to the rearedge of the driver’s door. The label shows the gross weightcapacity of your vehicle. This iscalled the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR). The GVWRincludes the weight of thevehicle, all occupants, fuel,and car...

{ CAUTION Things you put inside yourvehicle can strike and injurepeople in a sudden stop orturn, or in a crash. • Put things in the cargoarea of your vehicle. Try tospread the weight evenly. • Never stack heavier things,like suitcases, inside thevehicle so that some ofthem are above the topsof the s...

Dinghy Towing If the vehicle is front-wheel-drive, itcan be dinghy towed from the front.These vehicles may also be towedby putting the front wheels on a dolly.See “Dolly Towing” later in thissection. If the vehicle is all-wheel-drive, it canbe dinghy towed from the front.These vehicles can also be t...

Towing a Trailer { CAUTION The driver can lose control whenpulling a trailer if the correctequipment is not used or thevehicle is not driven properly. Forexample, if the trailer is too heavy,the brakes may not work well — oreven at all. The driver andpassengers could be seriouslyinjured. The vehicle...

Pulling A Trailer Here are some important points: • There are many different laws,including speed limit restrictions,having to do with trailering. Makesure the rig will be legal, not onlywhere you live but also where youwill be driving. A good source forthis information can be state orprovincial pol...

Vehicle Maximum Trailer Weight *GCWR Front-Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) Front-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg) 10,250 lbs (4 649 kg) All-Wheel Drive 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 7,700 lbs (3 493 kg) All-Wheel Drive, V92 Trailer Towing Package 5,200 lbs (2 359...

You may go further and think thetongue weight should be limitedto less than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) toavoid exceeding GVWR. But theeffect on the rear axle must still beconsidered. Because the rear axlenow weighs 3,100 lbs (1 406 kg),900 lbs (408 kg) can be put onthe rear axle without exceedingRGAWR. The ...

Basic Trailer Wiring The trailer wiring harness, with aseven-pin connector, is located atthe rear of the vehicle and is tied tothe vehicle’s frame. The harnessconnector can be plugged into aseven-pin universal heavy-dutytrailer connector available throughyour dealer/retailer. The seven-wire harness ...

Service andAppearance Care Service Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4 California Perchl...

Service For service and parts needs, visityour dealer/retailer. You will receivegenuine GM parts and GM-trainedand supported service people. Genuine GM parts have oneof these marks: Accessories andModifications When non-dealer/non-retaileraccessories are added to the vehicle,they can affect vehicle ...

Fuel Use of the recommended fuelis an important part of the propermaintenance of this vehicle. To helpkeep the engine clean and maintainoptimum vehicle performance, werecommend the use of gasolineadvertised as TOP TIER DetergentGasoline. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with aposted oct...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION Fuel vapor burns violently and afuel fire can cause bad injuries.To help avoid injuries to you andothers, read and follow all theinstructions on the pump island.Turn off the engine when you arerefueling. Do not smoke if you arenear fuel or refueling the vehicle.Do not use ...

Checking ThingsUnder the Hood { CAUTION An electric fan under the hoodcan start up and injure you evenwhen the engine is not running.Keep hands, clothing, and toolsaway from any underhoodelectric fan. { CAUTION Things that burn can get on hotengine parts and start a fire.These include liquids like f...

Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, here is what you will see: 5-10 Service and Appearance Care

A. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 5-17. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Cap. See Cooling System onpage 5-17. C. Remote Negative ( − ) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-29. D. Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-88. E. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-29. F. Powe...

• GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GMStandard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for thevehicle. These numbers on anoil container show its viscosity,or thickness. Do not use otherviscosity oils such asSAE 20W-50. • American Petroleum Institute(API) starburst symbol Oils meeting these requireme...

If the vehicle has Driver InformationCenter (DIC) buttons: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. 2. Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFEREMAINING displays. 3. Press and hold the set/reset button until 100% is displayed.Three chimes sound andthe CHANGE ENGINE OILSOON mes...

The transmission fluid will notreach the end of the dipstick unlessthe transmission is at operatingtemperature. If you need to check thetransmission fluid level, please takethe vehicle to your dealer/retailer. Cooling System The cooling system allows theengine to maintain the correctworking temperat...

Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicatorsto warn of engine overheating. There is an engine coolanttemperature gage on the instrumentpanel cluster. See Engine CoolantTemperature Gage on page 3-38. The vehicle may also displayan ENGINE OVERHEATEDIDLE ENGINE and ENGINEOVERHEATED STOP ENGINE...

Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoiris located toward the front of theengine compartment on thepassenger side of the vehicle. SeeEngine Compartment Overview onpage 5-10 for reservoir location. When to Check PowerSteering Fluid It is not necessary to regularlycheck power steering f...

Adding Washer Fluid When the windshield washer fluidreservoir is low, a WASHER FLUIDLOW ADD FLUID message will bedisplayed on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). See DIC Warnings andMessages on page 3-56 for moreinformation. Open the cap with the washersymbol on it. Add washer fluiduntil the tank is...

There are only two reasons why thebrake fluid level in the reservoirmight go down: • The brake fluid level goes downbecause of normal brake liningwear. When new linings areinstalled, the fluid level goesback up. • A fluid leak in the brake hydraulicsystem can also cause a low fluidlevel. Have the br...

Brake Adjustment Every time the brakes are applied,with or without the vehicle moving,the brakes adjust for wear. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle iscomplex. Its many parts have to beof top quality and work well togetherif the vehicle is to have really goodbraking. The ve...

Jump Starting If the vehicle’s battery has rundown, you may want to use anothervehicle and some jumper cablesto start your vehicle. Be sure to usethe following steps to do it safely. { CAUTION Batteries can hurt you. They canbe dangerous because: • They contain acid that canburn you. • They contain ...

10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run theengine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will notstart after a few tries, it probablyneeds service. Notice: If the jumper cables areconnected or removed in thewrong order, electrical shortingmay occur...

Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset atthe factory and should need nofurther adjustment. However, if your vehicle is damagedin a crash, the headlamp aim maybe affected. Aim adjustment tothe low-beam headlamps may benecessary if oncoming drivers flashtheir high-beam headlamps atyou (for verti...

3. Remove the two taillamp nut covers. 4. Remove the two nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place. 5. Pull out the taillamp assembly. 6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull itstraight out to remove it from thetaillamp assembly. 7. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket. 8. P...

Windshield WiperBlade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should beinspected for wear or cracking.See Scheduled Maintenanceon page 6-3 for more information. Replacement blades come indifferent types and are removed indifferent ways. To replace thewiper blade assembly: 1. Pull the windshield wiper ar...

Tires Your new vehicle comeswith high-quality tires madeby a leading tire manufacturer.If you ever have questions aboutyour tire warranty and where toobtain service, see your vehicleWarranty booklet for details. Foradditional information refer to thetire manufacturer. { CAUTION Poorly maintained and...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire ismolded into its sidewall. Theexamples below show a typicalpassenger vehicle tire and acompact spare tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of lettersand numbers used to definea particular tire’s width, height,aspect rati...

(A) Temporary Use Only : The compact spare tire ortemporary use tire has a tread lifeof approximately 3,000 miles(5 000 km) and should not bedriven at speeds over 65 mph(105 km/h). The compact sparetire is for emergency use when aregular road tire has lost air andgone flat. If your vehicle has acomp...

Vehicle Capacity Weight : The number of designated seatingpositions multiplied by 150 lbs(68 kg) plus the rated cargo load.See Loading the Vehicle onpage 4-16. Vehicle Maximum Load on theTire : Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessoryweight, occupant weight, andcargo weight. Vehicle ...

When It Is Time for NewTires Various factors, such asmaintenance, temperatures,driving speeds, vehicle loading,and road conditions influence whenyou need new tires. One way to tell when it is time fornew tires is to check the treadwearindicators, which will appear whenthe tires have only 1/16 inch(1...

The grades are molded on thesidewalls of most passenger cartires. The Uniform Tire QualityGrading (UTQG) system doesnot apply to deep tread,winter-type snow tires,space-saver, or temporary usespare tires, tires with nominal rimdiameters of 10 to 12 inches(25 to 30 cm), or to somelimited-production t...

Excessive speed, underinflation,or excessive loading, eitherseparately or in combination, cancause heat buildup and possibletire failure. Wheel Alignment andTire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehiclewere aligned and balanced carefullyat the factory to give you the longesttire life and best ov...

Notice: The wrong wheel canalso cause problems with bearinglife, brake cooling, speedometeror odometer calibration, headlampaim, bumper height, vehicleground clearance, and tire or tirechain clearance to the body andchassis. See Changing a Flat Tire onpage 5-65 for more information. Used Replacement...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowoutwhile you are driving, especially ifyou maintain the tires properly. SeeTires on page 5-36. If air goes out ofa tire, It is much more likely to leakout slowly. But if you should everhave a blowout, here are a few tipsabout what to expect and wha...

This vehicle may have one of thefollowing tire sealant andcompressor kits. The kit includes: A. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air or Air Only) B. On/Off Button C. Pressure Gage D. Pressure Deflation Button (If equipped) E. Tire Sealant Canister F. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) G. Air Only Hose (Black) H. Powe...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tireand wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers. See HazardWarning Flashers on page 3-5. { CAUTION Changing a tire can be dangerous.The vehicle can slip off the jackand roll over or fall on you or othe...

Removing the Spare Tireand Tools The tools needed to remove thespare tire are located in the storagecompartment on the driver side,at the rear of the vehicle. 1. Open the jack storage compartment by pulling on thelatch tab, located toward the rearof the vehicle, and pulling thecover off. A. Tool Bag...

Secondary Latch System This vehicle has an underbodymounted tire hoist assembly thathas a secondary latch system. It isdesigned to stop the compact sparetire from suddenly falling off thevehicle if the cable holding the sparetire is damaged. For the secondarylatch to work, the tire must be stowedwit...

6. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and thentry to turn (B) the tire. If the tiremoves, use the lug wrench totighten the cable. Storing the Flat Tire 1. Remove the cable package from the jack storage area. 2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap withthe ex...

8. Make sure the metal tube is centered at the striker. Pushthe tube toward the front of thevehicle. 9. Close the liftgate and make sure it is latched properly. Storing the Tools A. Tool Bag B. Wing Bolt C. Jack Put back all tools as they were storedin the jack storage compartment andput the compart...

Compact Spare Tire { CAUTION Driving with more than onecompact spare tire at a time couldresult in loss of braking andhandling. This could lead to acrash and you or others could beinjured. Use only one compactspare tire at a time. The compact spare tire, if thevehicle has one, was fully inflatedwhen...

Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle’s interior will continueto look its best if it is cleaned often.Although not always visible, dustand dirt can accumulate on theupholstery. Dirt can damage carpet,fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces.Regular vacuuming is recommendedto remove particles fr...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) This is the legal identifier for thevehicle. It appears on a plate in thefront corner of the instrument panel,on the driver side. It can be seenthrough the windshield from outsidethe vehicle. The VIN also appears onthe Vehicle Certification a...

Add-On ElectricalEquipment Notice: Do not add anythingelectrical to the vehicle unless youcheck with your dealer/retailerfirst. Some electrical equipmentcan damage the vehicle and thedamage would not be covered bythe vehicle’s warranty. Someadd-on electrical equipment cankeep other components fromwo...

Relays Usage LT/PWR/ SEAT Driver Side PowerSeat Relay RT/PWR/ SEAT Passenger SidePower Seat Relay Relays Usage PWR/ WNDW Power WindowsRelay PWR/ COLUMN Power SteeringColumn Relay L/GATE Liftgate Relay LCK Power Lock Relay REAR/WSW Rear WindowWasher Relay UNLCK Power Unlock Relay DRL2 Daytime Running...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant...

MaintenanceSchedule Maintenance Schedule Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1Maintenance Requirements . . . . .6-1Your Vehicle and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1 Using the Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

To purchase service information,see Service Publications OrderingInformation on page 7-15. Owner Checks and Services onpage 6-9 tells what should bechecked, when to check it, and whatcan easily be done to help keepthe vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts,fluids, and lubricants to ...

Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON messagedisplays within 10 months sincethe vehicle was purchased orMaintenance II was performed. Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed wasMaintenance I . Always use Maintenance II whenever the message disp...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 0...

Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) Engine cooling system service (orevery five years, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service.See footnote (i). • Inspe...

Owner Checks andServices These owner checks and servicesshould be performed at the intervalsspecified to help ensure vehiclesafety, dependability, and emissioncontrol performance. Your dealer/retailer can assist with these checksand services. Be sure any necessary repairs arecompleted at once. Whene...

At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION When you are doing thisinspection, the vehicle could movesuddenly. If the vehicle moves,you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough roomaround the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the re...

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from yourdealer/retailer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays theAmerican Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline En...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15278634 — Engine Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12611882 41-107 Wiper Blades Fro...

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-1. Any additionalinformation from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be ...

CustomerAssistanceInformation Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that youdo not feel your concerns havebeen addressed after following theprocedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2,General Motors of Canada Limitedwants you to be aware of itsparticipation in a no-chargeMediation/Arbitration Program.General Motors of Canada Limited...

GM MobilityReimbursement Program This program, available to qualifiedapplicants, can reimburse youup to $1,000 of the cost of eligibleaftermarket adaptive equipmentrequired for your vehicle, such ashand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a verylimited period of time fr...

If your vehicle cannot bescheduled into the servicedepartment immediately, keepdriving it until it can be scheduledfor service, unless, of course, theproblem is safety-related. If it is,please call your dealership/retailer,let them know this, and ask forinstructions. If the dealer/retailer requests ...

Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provideyou with a courtesy rental vehicle orreimburse you for a rental vehiclethat you obtain if your vehicle is keptfor an overnight warranty repair.Rental reimbursement will be limitedand must be supported by originalreceipts. This requires that y...

If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you areinvolved in a crash. • Check to make sure that youare all right. If you are uninjured,make sure that no one else inyour vehicle, or the other vehicle,is injured. • If there has been an injury, callemergency services for help.Do not leave the scene of a ...

Vehicle DataRecording andPrivacy Your GM vehicle has a numberof sophisticated computers thatrecord information about thevehicle’s performance and howit is driven. For example, yourvehicle uses computer modules tomonitor and control engine andtransmission performance, to monitorthe conditions for air...

A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . 3-17Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . 1-58 Additional Required Services, Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . ...